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Mahakassapa

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Source / Teacher
Day
Index
Question
Special Retreat Germany September 2011
Steve
3
2
Is it right to say that when our Buddha became a Bodhisattva and developed the Paramis for 500 lifetimes, he did not become a stream-enterer for more than 490 lifetimes, even if he could have done it? Can you please explain more about being a Bodhisattva or an Arahant?
Ref: 2011.09.x.03.02
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Special Retreat Thailand July 2011
Steve
3
12
What is enlightenment? How can we get there without wanting to get there? Is the wish to become enlightened wrong? Desire
Ref: 2011.07.x.03.12
Audio answer